Island Guardian

Monday, June 26th

Chad Kimple Receives FF-EMT Scholarship

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Orcas islander Chad Kimple joined the fire department when he was a high school Sophomore, and now the Firefighter EMT Association has selected him as their Scholarship winner for 2006. Chad, age 20, is a graduate of the Orcas Christian School, and a four year veteran of the Orcas Island Fire Department. Chad will attend South Puget Sound Community College this fall. He will major in Fire Science, and be a resident firefighter at the Griffin Fire Department in Thurston County.

Described as "Strong, bright, willing and able, this young man is a credit to himself, his family and the Orcas Island Fire Department". "We will miss him, his courage and ‘get it done' presence on scene" a senior member of the fire department said. "We wish him well."

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Friday, June 23rd

New Island Rec Intern

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There is a new face at Island Rec! Abby Spann is a senior at Eastern Washington University majoring in Recreation Management and will be interning for the summer at Island Rec.

Abby is originally from Wyoming and is looking forward to the new experiences of island living. You will be seeing Abby aiding in all aspect of Island Rec, both in the administrative as well as helping run the many summer programs that Island Rec has to offer.

She is very excited to be a part of the Island Rec team and eager to start her position as Island Rec's very first intern! Be sure to stop by and help welcome Abby to the island.
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Thursday, June 22nd

Summer Programs For Kids On Orcas

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Summer Day Camp for Ages 3 - 6 June 26-30 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Boys and girls ages 3-6 will get together at the annual Orcas Island Recreation Program's Summer Day Camp for Ages 3-6, June 26-30 (9:30am-12:30pm). The camp includes art projects, building materials, games, stories, puzzles, music, and outside & inside activities. Snack will be provided. Please bring a lunch. Participants may register for the week or by the day.
Although pre-registration is appreciated, drop-ins are okay. For more information, call 376-5339 or visit. www.orcasrec.org Orcas Elementary School, Room 410 The cost is $50 a session or $12 a day.

Making Pizza & Cinnamon Rolls
Tuesday, June 27
10:30-12:30
ages 5-18
Want to have fun making pizza and cinnamon rolls? Want to eat them? Join Heather Thomas and friends for a fun summer morning cooking class at the Oddfellows Hall kitchen. Space is limited. Visit www.orcasrec.org or call 376-5339.
Ages: 5 and up
Tuesday, June 27 (10:30-12:30)
Odd Fellows Hall Kitchen
Instructor: Heather Thomas
Cost: $15

Wacky Wednesday in the SummerJune 28 1:00-4:00
ages 5-12
Elementary school covered playground
Cost: $12
Legos, pool table, outdoor play, Foozball, K'Nex, snack, kickball, art projects….fun with friends…. Make new friends….. Supervised, safe, and fun. Drop in and join the fun!

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Sunday, June 4th

The Friends of The San Juans New Attorney

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(Friends of the San Juans staff. Amy Trainer (front). Back row (l-r) Stephanie Buffum Field, Shannon Davis, Tina Whitman, and Jana Marks. -photo by Kelley Balcomb-Bartok).

Amy Trainer will be sworn in at the San Juan County Courthouse, on Monday, June 5, in a ceremony accepting her into the Washington State Bar

Stephanie Buffum Field, Executive Director of Friends stated in a press release that "Amy Trainer is the first staff attorney to serve as the Legal Director for Friends of the San Juans. We spent over a year conducting a nationwide search for this position. Amy's experience in public and private sector planning coupled with her dedication to public interest issues is an assist to our community,"

Ms. Trainer holds a law degree from the University of Kansas where she focused on various local, state and Federal land use tools and environmental programs. She also holds a Master of Urban Planning and an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies. During graduate school, she taught environmental studies, policy and law courses; volunteered as a legal intern for the Kansas Land Trust; served as a legal intern for the Alaska Department of Law's Natural Resources Division and worked as a law clerk at the nationally recognized land use law and planning firm of Freilich Leitner & Carlisle. Amy serves on the Water Resources Management Committee, the Roche Harbor Highlands Advisory Committee and is the President of the San Juan County League of Women Voters.

According to the press release, the Friends of the San Juans have been protecting the San Juan Islands for over 25 years through science, education, citizen involvement, and law. Friends promotes citizen-based initiatives to preserve the character of the Islands, conserve natural resources, promote ecological stewardship, and promote environmental protection for people and nature. Friends of the San Juans is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt public interest organization. For more information, please call 378-2319 or visit our website www.sanjuans.org.

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